JOPLIN, Mo. — A total of 25 student-athletes will receive their degrees from Missouri Southern State University this weekend during MSSU's Fall 2025 graduation ceremonies. 
The fall commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Taylor Performing Arts Center Auditorium.

MSSU will host two ceremonies:

• 10 a.m. — College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business, Communication, and Technology; and Bachelor of General Studies.
• 2 p.m. — College of Health, Life Sciences and Education; and Bachelor of Applied Sciences

Football tops the department with 10 graduates, while track & field has five followed by baseball (4). Softball and volleyball each has two graduates while women's basketball and women's soccer each has one graduate.
 
Further information can be found here, along with schedule details and programs. Family and friends can also stream the various ceremonies.

Below is the complete list of student-athletes who will earn their degree this weekend. 
Football (10)
Colton Bass
Alex Curry
Nathan Glades
Isaac Kittrell
Dmitri Lloyd
Andrew Portillo
Torris Robinson
Huston Rotich
Hayden Sink
Chad Anderson

Women's Soccer (1)
Nathalia Luiz

Volleyball (2)
Tori Hamilton
Josey Golberg

Softball (2)
Katie Gray
Hannah Duin

Women's Basketball (1)
Reese Webb

Baseball (4)
Cole Gayman
Michael Moore
Alex Baker
Nate Mieszkowski

Track & Field (5)
Mackenzie Mayer
Lillian Hart
Peyton McBride
Holly Robinson
JaDarius Pigg